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Ananda in the Himalayas
Half luxury resort, half holistic spa retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas walks a high-altitude tightrope between pampering and privation. Located 1000m up in the forests of the Himalayan foothills, overlooking the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the imposing River Ganges, the setting couldn't be more apt for a week or two of intense introspection.
For some the serene setting suggests long, quiet days spent wandering through the 100-acre site dressed in a white cotton gown, the latest Eckart Tolle in one hand and a bottle of local mineral water in the other. Days effortlessly blur one into the other, punctuated by just three nutritionally packed (and calorie-counted) meals in the restaurant.
Others on the other hand, take a far more active approach to winding down and Ananda keeps pace with the best of them. A daily schedule of yoga, pilates, stretching, aerobics and Indian philosophy classes are included in the package, meaning you are free to dip in at leisure and without commitment. Class sizes are typically small and all experience levels are welcome so this is a perfect opportunity to try something new without fear of being exposed as a total novice.
Aside from the 6-hole golf course, outdoor pool and fitness centre, it's the 24,000sq ft spa that seems to buzz with the most activity from morning to night. Regional therapies from Tibet and India take pride of place on a treatment list that stretches across into Sweden, Thailand and Bali as well. Not trying an Indian head massage or an Ayurvedic therapy whilst here would be to miss the point however, many of the masseuses are brought in from nearby villages and this region is known as a hub of traditional healing techniques meaning this is as close to the source as you're ever likely to get.
With so much to see and do around the resort, guests spend comparatively little time in their bedrooms each day. Accommodation options are therefore understated, comfortable and refined; anything even approaching ostentation would jar horribly with the context around it. Ask for a room with a valley view from the bathtub, it's the perfect way to watch dusk descend each evening.


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This is my wife's favorite curry, and is certainly up there as one of mine too.
Serves 2
For the paste
- 20 Cherry tomatoes
- 3 Cloves of garlic (peeled)
- 1 Onion (peeled)
- 80g coconut
- 1 Green Chilli
- 2 tsp Turmeric
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
For the Curry
- Groundnut oil
- 1 tsp Black mustard seeds (whole)
- 100ml Boiled water
- 350g Skinless cod (cut into chunks)
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato puree
- 2 Bay leaves
- Handful of coriander
Put all of the paste ingredients into a food processor and blitz well.
Heat a little groundnut oil in a large frying pan. Add the mustard seeds and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add your curry paste, 100ml boiled water, tomato puree and bay leaves. Mix well.
Bring to the boil, add the cod and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the cod is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Add a splash of water if it is drying out to much.
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What am I doing?
She laughed out loud to no one, just to shake herself up. Tiny, white clouds puffed out of her mouth like smoke, tattling on the extreme coldness of the temperature. You may not turn around. She was alone with only the swishing of her own bustle, the wind that rattled a distant trashcan, and the rogue shadows sprinting away from the occasional passing car. The young woman forced her steps forward to be slower and longer, easing her shoulders out of their huddle and into a soft slink; she tried to exude a persona worthy of the sharp clicking of her heels pecking the cobblestone street. Be cool.
But that quick, hard laughter had frozen in the air the very moment it burst out of her, shattering the dark silence and forcing thousands of tiny echoes to go scampering across the tall brick buildings that ran along both sides of the street. The laughter scuttled like thousands of tiny sound spiders along the gloom, invisibly eating the quiet tucked in odd corners of the night…
Good, she thought. She had barked part of the madness out.
Nightfall was pouring ice into her every inhale, and yet each one of her exhales shot out a hot steam of boiling nerves— the only evidence of the fevered excitement cooking on her insides. The newly adopted stride of confidence was her only armor against Whatever Would Happen in the Next 15 Minutes.
It was slightly sprinkling. She wanted more bravery, and in a fit of boldness and desperation, swept a silly amount of swagger into her steps, exaggerating her sway and oozing an absurd, faux cockiness all over the wet sidewalk. Her thoughts rocked between Be Beyonce, This is nothing, and This is absolutely hilarious.
But as she saw the glowing address light approaching, perched on the wall beneath the museum's flying banner up ahead, all the absurd channeling of diva-power dwindled into dust, settling on the stone truth of reality:
She'd arrived at her destination.
Like all men and women who've fought against an Impending Doom, the cold girl's face-off with her Fate colored the moment with a slight shade of surprise. It was a special surprise, dressed like wisdom but feeling, at her core, more like a fool than anything, for trying to play a game bigger than she was.
She mused that Death must feel exactly like that for some people.
The girl, keen to how stupidly she had been walking, laughed out loud again, this time at herself. Calm yourself, P-Diddy, she thought, and pulled her coat tighter around her neck. She checked her watch: 5:50.
It began at 6. You couldn't turn around if you tried. It's too late. You're here.
She'd reached the front door, and took one last sip of the cold night before entering. The bright cave of the entrance was filled with noises of familiar people doing familiar things in a place they were all too familiar with. She was suddenly conscious of her role as a stranger, in a strange place, about to do a strange things in a strange building of a strange country.
Is this what Death felt like?
This quick, charmingly vulnerable thought reminded her to ask herself the question she always did before a Jump. But will this kill you? And with her answer tucked under her tongue, she stepped into the museum to do what she promised herself (and the art institution) she would do.
No, she wouldn't die.
Worst case scenario, she just failed, miserably.
Worst case scenario, she had a story.
She nodded to herself, and stepped through the archway.
She hardly remembered being led into the back room. She couldn't tell you about the small talk she made with the museum curator who toured her through the two rooms she was going to perform in. She only recalls white, lots of white…..
Naked in public, I laughed. Just like the title of my first blog, from a lifetime ago. Jesus, how perfect. How did you not think of this before?
"Don't look at any of the artists' faces." These were the bold words in the online article I'd inhaled for advice that morning (forever the procrastinator) and these were the words emblazoned across my brain right then as I emerged from the elevator in my ridiculous pink robe. It felt like carpet on my skin.
I commanded my brain to insulate itself, to create a blockade from the sea of visages attacking my own. I focused on the platform. I kept my chin up, my shoulders relaxed, and my eyes alive, unscattered.
Be Beyonce.
This is nothing.
This is absolutely hilarious.
Moving along the edge of the giant white hall, I was careful to avoid hitting the hanging paintings with my left shoulder while trying to maintain a safe distance from the easels on my right. I floated with what I intended to be a steady, simple lope… but I'm all too certain it came out as a scurry. The white walls burnt my eyes. We might as well have been on the sun.
In slow-motion, then, I repeated in sequence all the things I had learned online: Don't get too complicated, start simple. The more twisting, the better. Keep your face relaxed.
You will not die.
Shift your weight in small places when it hurts. Pick a point, stay there. No matter what pose you pick, it will burn. Don't waste energy trying to like it, learn to displace it. Under no circumstances can you move.
Also you will not die.
I enacted the smallest smile to nest under the right side of mouth, to bemuse the blurry faces that turned to watch the model's procession to the stage. You can do this with smiles, you know I told to No One. Tuck them in different places for different people, I mean.
Except, as my lips slid to perform so, something about my usual mechanics misfired; I was too deeply rattled to function properly. Even my body was aware that I had never before been among people whose job was to look for my tucked smiles, my open and secret curves alike. As I walked my smile jumped to somewhere it shouldn't, and my heart sped as panic poisoned my carefully constructed calm. What was it doing on my upper lip? I wanted it lower, I wanted it closer to a smirk. Here I was, approaching professionals and nonprofessionals alike, and I couldn't control my easiest, favorite muscle.
What have I done?
On the very first step onto the stage I managed to kick over the timer.
Like, all the way off. It toppled down all the steps like a bouncy ball in a cartoon, and the room was dead silent. I stood there with no clothes on staring at the fallen clock with at least fifty Finnish strangers.
Who are the new screenwriters for my life? Give them a raise.
I didn't move to go get it, I just shrugged. The director of Croquis Nights had written in the email that their life models normally use their own phones to time each pose anyway, so I fell into a crouch and fixed mine to lay where the timer had been. The email had said:
"There is no teacher present; the model and the artists work independently. The model takes poses according to this schedule:
1 x 15 mins,
3 x 10 min,
and after the break (the break is from 7:00 to 7:10 p.m.) 10 poses, 5 minutes each."
So this first pose would be the hardest. I remember Annika laughing when I read the email aloud over the phone to her a couple weeks ago. "You've got to be kidding me." She'd laughed. "Why?" I explained how easy it sounded, how poetic it seemed, and how brilliant the pay was. "Okay, fair. But Katrina, when was the last time you were still for even 3 minutes? Like, really, perfectly still."
The answer was never. Maybe I'd been briefly motionless, but never endured absolute stillness. I'd never weathered Time in that matter in my entire life…
Which was, at the root of it, sorta why I was going there.
I wanted to know if I could.
I went into my phone, hit Stopwatch, and saw the time begin running up. Still crouched I looked over the edge of the stage at the mini sea of faces, trying not to see them while looking at them. I couldn't speak so I just nodded stupidly, hoping the gesture conveyed my message that "I'm gonna start this thing now."
And without knowing what the hell I was doing, I stood up and angled myself into a sturdy stance with one foot ahead of the other in direction of the back corner. I raised my chin and picked the first thing that caught my eye—a wound in the giant white wall, the only dent it seemed—and I latched onto it immediately, desperately, lovingly.
I slowly coaxed my arms up, over my head, crossed my wrists, and lowered them deliberately behind the crown of my head. I leaned back slightly, as if onto a pillow, thinking I should—
Then the noise began.
The entire room roared with scratches. The sound reminded me of elementary days, when teachers passed out tests face down, said 'Begin!' and every student flipped over their paper as fast as possible, attacking the page fast, as if their life depended on it.
But the clinking of pencils sounded like knives, the swishing of paper sliced the air like arrows. It all offended me, all attacked the lone girl standing above them, defenseless and bare. I was overwhelmed and I felt, for .999 seconds, the urge to cry. To surrender.
But the emotion passed as soon as it had begun. Had I been ready? No, I hadn't been. The moment I had stopped moving, it triggered action; I was snared into their artwork. I was stuck, frozen against my will. I could not move, else I would ruin their sketches. I already felt my outline ghosting across their canvases. What a strange feeling.
And, imprisoned by my own free-will, I stared at the dent in the wall. The sun spot, my life-line. The one thing I was allowed to know for the next 15 minutes.
My heart exploded.
Even if I messed up, no one could take this away from me.
The moment the scratches started up, I won.
I did it. I'd been brave.
The girl found being that being naked was the easiest part, though easily the center-piece for controversy when relaying the story to others later. It was hard for her to explain that it had less to do with confidence and more to do with the atmosphere.
These were not the offensive eyes, the hungry eyes that used to make her want to vomit while she smiled back. These were art eyes, calculating eyes. Eyes that did not try to touch her lines, but remake them. Eyes that were not so much soft as they were careful.
These eyes did not care about Katrina at all.
It was a new kind of freedom.
Freedom to be art.
I am art. She thought, on accident.
But it was a good accident thought, because she knew that if she repeated that over and over again for 15 minutes, she could hold still for all the Eyes.
And that's when, about thirsty seconds into Ancient, Defiant Shepherdess Staring Off Into the Distant Hills at the End of the Summer Day Pose (which she named almost immediately, to befriend it) she realized something terrible.
Her heart sank, and shock flooded her entire body. She wanted badly to raise her eyebrows, to drop her jaw. She wanted to scream.
But she couldn't scream. She had to stare lovingly at the corner of the room, as if nothing was wrong.
In horror, I realized I had set my phone on Stopwatch.
Meaning that time was counting up, not down.
Meaning that I — and the herd of artists literally looking to me for guidance– had no way of knowing when we hit 15 minutes.
My phone lay on the wood podium floor, just a foot behind my back ankle… but it might as well have been miles away, at home, tucked in a bag. It was as good as useless now.
It was funny, it was awful, it was happening, and I couldn't move. I felt water springing from my armpits; I was publicly learning the most intimate beginnings of a nervous sweat. I felt a bizarre urge to snapchat, to share. This was too awful, and therefore too comedic, to bear alone.
But I had to. I was never more alone in my entire life. I couldn't complain. I couldn't laugh. I couldn't apologize. I couldn't fix my phone. I had to make a solution; art was depending on me… and neither my feelings nor action was the answer.
What a fucking riddle.
As fast as I realized what the solution was, I literally couldn't waste any time celebrating or whining about it. There was no room for thought, only being.
I began counting to 60, fifteen times.
She had never learned so many things, in such quick succession, as she had in those agonizing, wild hours as a statue.
She learned that she was, indeed, going to burn everywhere, just as the article warned her she would. In places she didn't even know could burn. Her pinky burned. Her checkbones burned. She imagined every vertebrate in her back as little workers holding tight together, with bulging eyes and red faces, exchanging looks of incredulity and determination, teaming together as if to say, 'We must do this for Katrina! We love Katrina! Hold tight men! Five more minutes!' She did her best to relieve them by minaturely shifting her weight to her front big toe every minute or two. It worked for a while, until her big toe finally went completely numb and she never knew if she was shifting weight onto it or not.
She learned that thinking made it worse, no matter what she thought. Even if it was "Ten minutes, can you believe it! You're doing great!" it ruined her focus, and something would ache.
She learned that meditation existed in those pure moments of the counting, when the numbers held no meaning attached to them, and they went up indifferently. 34, 35, 36, I am art, 38, 39, 40, I am art, 42, 43.
She was essential to the room–the art would not have been possible without her, she knew this– but as the same time she didn't matter at all.
She was functioning in the system of art. She was a wheel, that was all. A wheel in an ancient practice, where many before her had stood. She felt like a body, charged with being a body.
She didn't feel beautiful. She felt like art.
It burned.
I reached my ragged crafting of 15 minutes and didn't know what to do next. It felt like I'd been in that position for an hour, but it could easily have been five minutes. The moment I broke my pose, the spell would be done. I would never be able to return. The art would be over.
Fuck it– if it was 7 minutes, so be it.
Like a bandaid, I ripped myself out of the pose. I felt the world sigh of relief, but there was no actual noise to indicate this.
My entire body hated me. My brain loved me. My life applauded. My childhood watched me in fear and awe. My future nodded appreciatively. My current state shrugged.
And then, when I checked my phone, Time smirked. I had held the pose for 24 minutes.
Someone give my screenwriters a raise.
An hour and half and thirteen poses later– a lifetime, a mini lifetime, I swear– the young woman was so worn by both the internal and external explorations of the day that she had no energy to give these Life Directors the standing ovation they deserved.
She merely smiled, not caring where it landed on her mouth, and shook her head as she walked along the cobblestone street back the way she came, weaving her way through the damp night along familiar streets in a strange country.
Her steps were stiff, but relieved somehow. Bold, yet more humbled than anything in their sturdiness. Though it lacked extravagance, it was if her posture hosted a very small, secret endurance, but one that only a pair of rouge artist eyes would catch.
Like that of a statue, the Eyes would say, if a statue was to take it's thoughts for a midnight stroll after years of museum sunshine.
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See how this works.....when you posit no proof or basis for your claims? Kinda ....like this:
"I'm always amazed how so many lefties are able to - with an ENTIRELY straight face - justify or dismiss endless reams of proven, well-documented facts that show their political saints have feet of clay. They simply ignore reality and swim like hell for the deep, dark waters of delusion and denial, where they jump about and congratulate themselves on believing their own nutty MSNBC propaganda.
When half the nation willingly and willfully indulges in such determined and dedicated self-delusion, the implications are terribly disconcerting. I weep for our nation."
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after auditions my mom decided to go to California chicken Café.keep in mind I'm a vegetarian so I didn't know if there were options for me but I was wrong. There was so many options even if they were sides that cost $2.25 they were still good. I tried the hot potatoes and broccoli soup that came with pita bread, it was also fantastic. Even if the broccoli soup took 30 minutes in the whole 45 minutes we were there, apparently they make the soup by scratch… either way it was so delicious. The broccoli soup could have been not as light as it was though. But anyway California chicken Café was not what I expected claps to them
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Stopping in after an appointment this week for coffee, one of my favorite baristas came around the corner, "I was hoping you'd come in today." I thought nothing of it as she's genuinely that nice of a person. She then began explaining that she'd been reading a book on the "princess culture" and she was surprised to learn that Wonder Woman was a princess. "Amazonian princess," I confirmed.
She continued to explain the central thesis of the book asking me how I initially learned about Wonder Woman. I had to think for a moment— "I'm pretty sure it was because there was a TV show when I was little." I added: "With Lynda Carter."
Smiling at the logo emblazoned sweatshirt I'd pulled on that morning she continued: "But it made me think of you when I read the part about Wonder Woman because I've always just thought of you as a superhero, but you're also a princess!"
It's strangely humbling to be equated with a character that you have loved your entire life. I may liken myself via meme from time to time, but the casual enthusiasm of the conversation is what left me grateful. And it got me thinking about heroes. I use the term sparingly—when I sort of mean it. The last time I used it was May 4, aka "Star Wars Day," when I paid homage to Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia as two "heroes" of mine. Fisher was a sharp-tongued wit whose first book, Postcards from the Edge, left a huge impression on me. Leia is a kick ass princess. And they are each heroes.
In college, I remember a few "get to know you" ice breakers where that one of the questions was to rattle off a couple heroes you had. The assumption being everyone had a couple of heroes. There was a certain amount of guilt I felt as the room circled and people listed off family members or, if it was a writing class, Noble winners and poet laureates. That was never me. I probably made up something when it came around to me but I'd be hard pressed to say what I gave up as an answer. Me today would have given the then me advice to say that I didn't really have heroes.
It took me until my 30s to really identify what defined a hero. In part, I was too busy and caught up in my own adventures to take the time to think about how I regarded anything that external to me. I was afraid to admit I didn't want any heroes—if the classrooms were any indication, the world was full of them and still sucked. It felt like a cop out. It felt fake. Wonder Woman didn't have heroes—she was written as one.
I once called out Debbie Harry as a hero on Facebook and got a shit storm of grief for it—mainly because, as an acquaintance wrote to me to explain, I clearly didn't know she had been a Playboy bunny. I did and laughed out loud as I read the message. It reminded me of when I had been asked to step down from the college feminist group leadership role for refusing to boycott Playboy sales in the book store, or the movie Stripetease, or for the most egregious of sins—inviting fraternity members to events. Like Harry, I was a feminist on my own principles.
Today I use "hero" as a term of respect for people whose work I admire. That really isn't the definition, though, and I'm keenly aware of it. I still struggle with the concept of calling out individuals as heroes in the proper definition. It's overused. I don't want to burden someone with that onus; an uncomfortable worship-like status and infallibility inherent in the label.
And it reminds me a little of what my barista friend said of princess culture: it really isn't about fluffy dresses and tiaras because a princess is by trait a ruler and allowing kids to be princesses is perhaps a means of self-empowerment. I liked that; I'd rather princesses than heroes.


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This Constitution for a CIO whose only voting members are its trustees ('Foundation' model) – clean copy adapted version is designed for use by founders of a new charity who have decided that it should be established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("CIO") rather than as a company limited by guarantee and that there will be no voting members other than its trustees. This form is based on one produced by the Charity Commission (CC) for a CIO but it has been adapted from the CC's version. For convenience all edit marks have been removed from this version.
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Lunch is served with one piece of pizza, one fruit, one veggie and small bottled water.
Pizza orders are now available online using PayPal. The order forms are available on the right by pizza day.
To place an order:
1. Click the order form on the right.. (Be sure you are selecting the correct date)
2. Choose the meal selection.
3. Select your child's teacher. (There are two drop down menus. One for preschool - 3rd grade and one for 4th-7th grade)
4. Enter your child's first and last name.
5. Click the Add to Cart button and then you can proceed to the checkout.
To purchase additional slice of pizza:
1. Click Continue Shopping.
2. Select the extra slice.
3. Select your child's teacher.
4. Enter your child's first and last name.
5. Click the Add to Cart button.
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A horse rider died after he was thrown from his mount and swept out to sea during an early-morning ride along Noordhoek Beach today.
The 35-year-old man, who rescuers said was from Kommetjie's Site 5, was with a group of riders from stables in the area when he fell from his horse into the sea.
The man had been riding one of the 14 racehorses stabled at The Dunes in Protea Road, Noordhoek.
Mike Stewart, who runs the racing operation, said the riders had been walking the horses on the coastline in "ankle-deep" water at around 7.30am when the man fell off.
"It wasn't rough or anything – he just disappeared, and never even surfaced," Stewart told the Cape Argus.
He said the man, whom he declined to name until family had been notified, had been employed on December 2, to stand in for a groom who had gone on leave.
"He was a confident rider," he said.
Stewart, who had been one of the other riders, said he had called the emergency services immediately.
"A Metro medical team was on the scene within five minutes, and the (National Sea Rescue Institute) dispatched a chopper which arrived within 20 minutes."
The man's body was found an hour-and-a-half later.
Metro Rescue's Vanessa Horn said the helicopter crew had spotted the body at about 9.15am.
The NSRI's Craig Lambinon said the man's body had been found in "chest-deep water".
The horse was not injured, and was taken back to the stables by another rider.
Source: Cape Argus
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This is The Chemical Brothers' first studio album in five years. It's the longest these boys have left us waiting for a new release in their mammoth career as it tiptoes into its third decade now. Hands up who feels old already.
Let's recap quickly, before considering Born In The Echoes before us. Here is a duo that pretty much single handedly pioneered the big beats sound, with a definite swipe at the house market in the late 90s (don't confuse this with their swipe at the housing market which, incidentally, never happened). The Chems entered into much more "grown up" territory of visual-led projects and film soundtracks with their most recent albums in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
It was almost unheard of for a serious dance act to have such significant commercial success on both sides of the Atlantic, but clever collaboration and smart production kept them fresh and on the right edge of edgy. In the 90s they delivered a new hybrid of slick house music into the charts by building bridges between the Britpop greats and big beat production. And oh, they did it so deliciously well. So we go in hoping they've not outgrown our need for flashy lights and pounding, jump-along hysteria.
We admit we're far from disappointed with their new record. Opening track Sometimes I Feel Deserted is a warm welcome into what is another storming collection of Chems classics. I'll See You There hints at tremendous remix potential, whereas Just Bang brings things back to house roots, edging into much deeper niche territory. It's just very very cool, and something about this album makes us want to take all our clothes off. Which is perfectly normal, we imagine.
Certain elements remain steadfast and familiar, such as continued collaborations; this time with current cool kid St Vincent on the unbridled sexy-lectro Under Neon Lights and Cate Le Bon on the Eurotastic title track. As always, they feel like a match made in heaven rather than shoehorned farce.
It's hard to pick a stand-out track. Go feels like we've known it all our sweet, sweet lives, once again bringing a comforting aspect to the listening experience, whereas the tail ends of the record showcase true beauties Radiate and euphorically mesmerising Beck vocals on closing track Wide Open. If you weren't naked already, you will be by this point.
Born In The Echoes has once again proved that The Chemical Brothers are timeless experts at striking a perfect balance of cool while still having mainstream appeal and accessibility. There's a real respect for The Chems' roots and origins in unadulterated house music, which is even more an achievement when you think how difficult it is to stick to the same formula for 20 years and still remain fresh. Oh, and if sexy-lectro wasn't a genre before, we're making it one now. Trademark that shit immediately.
Born In The Echoes by The Chemical Brothers can be ordered here.


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Mailing Address:
One Tiger Drive
Marshall, Texas 75670
The Physical Operations Department of East Texas Baptist University provides the maintenance and services necessary to uphold everyday campus life. This includes the jobs of locksmith, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical, landscaping and housekeeping.
Services outside of maintenance include energy management, event setups, and vehicle scheduling.
Mr. Chris Crawford - Director of University Operations
Mr. Stephen Ratcliff - Director of Physical Operations
Mr. Jason Funderburk - Director Of Landscaping
Mr. Cameron S. Burger - Director of Construction
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New York businesses are not bound to incorporate within the state. In fact, start-up businesses in New York should consider incorporating outside of New York based on several factors for consideration. Some choose to keep things simple by incorporating or forming an LLC in their home state, while others opt for more "business friendly" states and incorporate in Delaware, Nevada or Wyoming.
Here are some of the more important factors to consider:
- Setup & Recurring Fees: While a minor consideration in the grand scheme of establishing and operating a business, you need to pay a one-time filing fee to the state's secretary of state office in every state for forming your business. That fee can be as low as $50 and as high as $455, depending upon the location. After establishment, most states charge an annual fee to maintain your business along with submission of an annual report.
- Franchise Taxes: A franchise tax is levied by a state on corporations and other entities for the privilege of incorporating or registering to transact business in the state.The method for calculating franchise taxes varies by state. Some states charge a minimum tax regardless of earnings or losses, while others base their franchise tax on the number of shares and par value. Nevada and Wyoming charge no franchise tax at all.
- Legal and Court System: A main reason why so many successful large companies are incorporated in Delaware is because it has a separate court to resolve business disputes that do not conduct jury trials. Many business owners prefer bench trials because matters are handled quicker and because juries are unpredictable and inconsistent.
- State Corporate Income Tax: In addition to federal taxes, most states also charge a state corporate tax on income. Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming do not charge any corporate income state or a personal state income tax. Ohio, Texas and Washington have a tax on the gross company revenues. However, these advantages do not apply to a business located in another state - you cannot avoid your home state's tax structure by incorporating in another state. To take advantage of these benefits, you would have to physically move to the desired location.
Based on these and other factors, states create a measurable "business climate" that many calculate to determine the best - and worst - states to conduct business. Forbes has compiled one such list.
This list is far from exhaustive. Your specific business will also drive your decision. However, when determining where and how to set up for new business, you should be mindful of such factors and weigh them against your own business concerns._____
*Gene Berardelli may be contacted at: email@example.com.
Gene is a New York street-smart attorney with an extreme passion for success. Gene specializes in litigation, arbitration and general corporate law for New York-based and international clients. He, also, is the host of a popular New York talk radio program.


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To start with, the Mr. showed me a couple functions that I didn't really figure out on my own...only because I was too busy going crazy having fun and experimenting with the soul purpose of hurrying up and gettin' 'er done...I can't imagine how fun it would be to really know what you are doing in Photoshop and have the time to just play. Oh goodness.
Anyhow, that led me to being able to squish and stretch some of the text...and it made perfect sense. So, the very hungry caterpillar that somehow wiggled onto my first attempt at buttons was not sitting right with me at all. I knew it looked a bit weirdola, but I was happy to just let it be...for about 5 minutes it seems. So without changing the whole kit and caboodle, which I very well could have given a bit more time, I just did some minor tweaking and adjusting with what I had already created.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar in the form of colorful polk-a-dots.
A little smaller...a little stretched...and no more caterpillar.
Alright, so these could literally be signs for the circus or something, but hey...I'm just going for it anyway! I don't think I am one that could bust out some grand design and then be done with it. I just don't have the time or the know how right now. But, it does just go to show that even when you have no idea what you're doing, you can thoroughly enjoy changing your mind a million times over and come up with a little something that makes you happier than you were before you did so.
Here's to a great...and colorful...week!


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Alpha Phi Foundation has several volunteer opportunities for dedicated alumnae looking to donate their time and talent to Alpha Phi Foundation.
Heart to Heart Medical Reader
Every year Alpha Phi Foundation grants $100,000 to an organization advancing research or hands-on education in women's heart health. Enlisting our alumnae with backgrounds in medical research and/or clinical care, we review and evaluate the quality of these applications.
2018 Heart to Heart Grant applications are due November 1, 2017. Each Heart to Heart Grant Medical Reader is then assigned approximately 5 applications to read and evaluate. All assigned applications are to be reviewed and scored between November 7, 2017 and December 7, 2017. Readers use our online SmarterSelect platform to evaluate applications at their convenience during the one-month time frame.
The top applications are then presented to the Foundation's Board of Directors for final decision and the grant is awarded in February in celebration of Heart Health Month.
Red Dress Speakers
As one of the most well-known Alpha Phi philanthropy events nationwide, individual Red Dress events have raised well over $100,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation.
Throughout the school year, Alpha Phis across North America host Red Dress events to raise awareness and funds for Alpha Phi Foundation. Red Dress events typically include a sit-down meal, auctions or games, and a short presentation given by an Alpha Phi Foundation Red Dress Speaker.
Alpha Phi Foundation Red Dress Speakers travel to local collegiate chapter fundraisers to share their passion for the philanthropy and mission of the Foundation. Alpha Phi Foundation will provide each Red Dress Speaker with a prepared speech at least two weeks before the event date.
Scholarship Reader
Alpha Phi Foundation awards more than $200,000 in merit- and need-based scholarships each year. We receive hundreds of applications from graduate and undergraduate Alpha Phis across North America and it is a special group of alumnae volunteers who help us evaluate these applications.
Scholarship applications are due on March 1st. Each Scholarship Reader is then assigned approximately 35 applications to read and evaluate. Within at least one full month, each Scholarship reader is expected to complete their evaluations using our SmarterSelect platform – an intuitive site that makes it fast and easy to review applications at your own convenience.
Each applicant is reviewed by five different scholarship readers and is given the final score based on the average of these five evaluations. The Foundation's Board of Directors and Staff then review these scores and applications, awarding scholarships accordingly.
Interested in volunteering for one of these programs?
If you have any additional questions, please contact Rachel Ray, Program Manager.


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Update in the Travels section!
Many of us are making travel plans right now for this summer, exciting times! We have our plans ready and I will be asking you for your great suggestions in my Instagram account when we're closer to the date, we always get such good advice from you guys!
You might have seen that I have a Travels-section here on my website, where I save my destination guides. I've added a few new ones, so go and check them out!
Guide to Big Old London (NEW!)
Andorra – a pleasant gastronomic surprise (NEW!)
A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Portland, Oregon (NEW!)
Copenhagen – a foodie heaven (NEW!)
Guide to San Francisco – Yes we did leave our hearts in SF
Berlin, we keep on coming back for more..!
The charms of New York (updated with links!)
Hope they can be of use!


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Containerised battery showcases the best of Tasmanian manufacturing
A state-of-the-art portable battery container that is being manufactured by Tasmanian company Southern Prospect has the potential to provide power to remote locations in Australia, as well as in areas throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Tasmania's Acting Premier Bryan Green congratulated Southern Prospect on the container built to house battery cells.
"This battery is part of technology that has the potential to provide power to outback communities and remote mine sites in Australia and areas throughout the Asia-Pacific region," Mr. Green said in a media release.
According to Mr. Green the container has already passed testing done by Doric Engineering in Quoiba and has been certified to comply with international shipping standards by Lloyd's Register.
Southern Prospect was established to bring niche manufacturing and engineering support to Tasmania's North West. The company is focused on manufacturing for the renewable energy and resource sector and is backed by formal business, technical and process qualifications.
Mr. Green inspected the first customized container on Wednesday at Southern Prospect's Wynyard facility. It will be sent to King Island as part of the King Island Renewable Energy Integration Project (KIREIP).
KIREIP aims to reduce King Island's reliance on diesel for energy generation and this would happen if it is able to get its energy from renewable sources when conditions allow.
"The containerised battery will be incorporated into the main battery system on King Island which stores excess renewable energy generated by wind turbines and solar panels," Mr. Green said.
"We have already seen the power system operate without using any diesel. Removing diesel from the mix is reducing energy costs and also cutting benefits fossil fuel emissions."
An initiative of Hydro Tasmania, KIREIP is also being developed with assistance from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the Tasmanian Government.
"Hydro Tasmania is at the forefront of this technology and it's great to see home-grown manufacturing expertise coming to the fore," said Mr. Green.
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Tonglu Huachuan Pen Factory
Information about the company tested and proven on-site.
Company-supplier verification services: China Credit Information Service (P.R.C.) Ltd. [CCIS (PRC)]
Business license (registration number): 330122000065945
Date of issue of the license: 2001-04-26
Company Name: Tonglu Huachuan Pen Factory
Country / Territory: China (Mainland)
Registered address: (East Xinchun Rd.) Dongxi Industrial Functional Zone, Fenshui Town, Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Mainland)
Year of Incorporation: 2001
Authorized Legal Representative / CEO: Chenchen Song
Legal Forms of Business: Wholly Owned Private Enterprise
Issuing Authority: Hangzhou Administration of Industry and Commerce Tonglu Branch
Business Type: Manufacturer, Trading Company
Operational Address: Dongxi Industrial Zone, Fenshui Town, Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Mainland)
Full Name of Applicant: Ms. Tracy Song
Department of the Company: Sales Department
Position in company: Manager
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Johoku Chemical
CEO Tomoaki Ota
- 1964
- Tokyo
Japan is in serious trouble these days. Be cognizant of the developing complexities in our country by thinking deeply about the changes that are occurring in and around it. Our traditions allow us to acknowledge and respect our predecessors and their contributions, but you must also let your thoughts and understanding of this historical moment guide meaningful action. You live in a new world, but remember, while trouble brought change, change brings opportunity. Through a self-confident assertion and a commitment to ingenuity, I know that you will be capable of leveraging the odds in your favor. Your vision will not only bring about recovery, but also lead Japan to prosperity.
As I look back on it now, my childhood does not seem very remarkable. The most notable characteristic is the memory of my father who dedicated his energy and resources towards developing a business. However, his early sacrifices yielded great benefits, one of which was the opportunity for me to study abroad. With no prior experience in English, those two years were a great challenge. I was, to a degree, isolated by my inability to communicate freely in English. Nevertheless, during that time, I was committed to cultivating both my ability and inner strengths.
The abilities that I spent years developing were unexpectedly called upon when my father passed away. I became the president of his company on New Year's Day of 2001 and I cannot communicate the degree of uncertainty that I felt. Everything in my life had been called to the test. Further, the employees who found themselves looking up to a relatively inexperienced 36-year-old for leadership of the company they dedicated their lives to were not without their own anxieties. Since that time we've overcome disasters that shook the world: the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the bursting of the IT bubble, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the Great East Japan Earthquake. Having weathered these uncertain times we've formed a great trust for each other.
I had no problem with the standard inferiority complex generally experienced by second-generation presidents. For one thing, I worked with my father for only a year before his passing and so there was little time for internal perceptions and comparisons between him and me to develop. Further, the independent spirit that I formed in my earlier years lent a certain degree of self-confidence. I think that with this peace of mind I was able to balance my own ideas with the opinions of other decision makers in order to achieve a well-balanced and highly productive leadership.
My goals for this company exceed the expectations I have for my own life.
That is, my father built something meaningful for me, for the individuals who work here, and for those who enjoy the benefits of our work. I will sustain this legacy. I plan to continually develop this company at a modest and consistent rate by creating higher value-added products over time. This process has no end. This corporation should have no end.
- Johoku Chemical
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- 1958
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- Production and sale of additives and chemicals
- http://johoku-chemical.com/


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Alberto Pérez Twitter Stats
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Alberto Pérez, also known as @0094Ramon has a reasonably significant presence on Twitter and is ranked by us in the 30% percentile for account strength. Active on Twitter since June 2011, Alberto Pérez made it to having a respectable 165 Twitter followers and to being ranked 65,333,390 for number of followers among all Twitter users.
Uh-oh... seems like someone has fallen asleep while on duty and is dropping in social relevance. The plot thickens when considering Alberto Pérez's follower-to-following ratio, which is 0.53. This actually doesn't reflect so well on this account's strength.
Tweeting is apparently one of @0094Ramon's favorite pastimes, with an average of 0 tweet(s) per day in the past 30 days. That's pretty consistent with a total of 2,371 since @0094Ramon joined Twitter.
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To help you improve your English pronunciation your speech professional will teach you the appropriate speech modification techniques, as well as the basic sounds and principles of American English. You will learn to discriminate between different speech sounds, with special emphasis placed on:
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Once a week your speech professional will recommend specific exercises, from your workbook, for you to practice independently throughout the week. Verbal examples will be provided on the CD-ROM included in your Training Materials. Every week you will record your list of words and/or phrases using the on-line audio recorder provided on our website. Your speech professional will assess the results and send a recorded message back to you. This will include suggestions and specific examples where improvement might be needed. Your speech professional will also meet with you, once a week, via video conferencing to review your progress, focus on pronunciation skills and preview the next assignment.


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Behind Doing Business : Our Credo
There are several layers behind the way staff and participants in Rural System work or do business. No one is told what to believe or think or what attitudes to hold but we like to communicate our intent and direction as well as the merging of those layers for our staff as well as customers.
We have a credo, a code of conduct that landowners and citizens can expect from staff working with all aspects of Rural System. It attempts to express, even in a limited way, what we stand for and believe in, and how we operate and address public, client, and personal concerns. We try to extend our limits and correct quickly our failures in living and working to this creed.
We do not hide that we are profit oriented but we hold that longterm bounded profit, a key phrase, is an index to how well we are improving and sustaining the environment and the quality of life for rural people of the region. We allow citizens to participate in restoring, producing, and managing the rural environment and in gaining personal and family profits from doing so.
We understand quality performance as that which
|Quality is never accidental; it is always the result of intelligent effort.
|John Ruskin, English historian
We guarantee courteous, prompt work to deliver cost-effective, practical services that meet your objectives ... and we work hard to help you clarify and articulate those objectives.
Our products are of high quality, safe, reasonably-tested while often being innovative, and we guarantee them and are willing to provide reasonable returns or replacements. We have select products grown under superior conditions without of unnecessary toxic agents.
We offer many, diverse opportunities and seek to meet staff, customer, and local citizens' personal as well as group needs and interests within the rural context.
We seek out and offer special views but work to achieve a lasting, diverse pastoral and forestal viewscape. We seek to impede destruction of scenes that are important to many people and to build a regional visual "personatity" or spirit.
We move data to information and seek to build a workable knowledge base for improving decisions throughout the rural regions of the world with its evolving needs and challenges.
We know that there are individuals and "loners" but we know of the needs for relating, for help, for team work, and for many religious, cultural, and recreational reasons. We work for planned synergism. Thus, we offer many memberships and new forms of social networking providing secure opportunities for and knowledge from such memberships and associations.
Memory seems personal but some hold that it is a shared thought or process. We work to provide products, services and opportunities that produce pleasant, perhaps exciting, consoling and helpful memories. We work on developing memory skills but also on helping people gain tasteful small objects that focus and assist in pleasant or useful recall.
Seeking longterm sustained profits from the land requires retaining and building its productivity as well as its many benefits for diverse potential users of private lands. To this end, generalizing, the staff tends to develop highly-related programs that include:
Governing thoughts and concepts
See Decent Work. It may be unified with Credo.
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Neither Robert H. Giles, Jr. nor other contributors to Rural System (or related aspects of this web site or the related people or enterprises) shall be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information contained herein. They assume no responsibility for the use of the information. In no event shall Robert H. Giles, Jr. or the contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising in any way out of the use of this Web site. This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury, including but not limited to those caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, or alteration or use of record. This server and data are not considered "operational" and we are in a testing and development mode. We do not guarantee availability or timely delivery of data, and information from the site should not be used to support operational observation, forecasting, emergency, or disaster mitigation operations, either public or private.
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Having a BSIS Guard Card is a state requirement in California for all those working in the security industry. At United Security Training Center, we can help you get all the certifications you need to be successful. We also offer the opportunity for immediate job placement upon receiving your guard card.
The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, or BSIS, is the issuing authority for Guard Cards in California. Our classes are tailored to meet all BSIS requirements as well as to prepare our students for real life security situations.


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Anatomicals Peachy Head Peach Shampoo for Suicidal Hair Shampoo is brimming with ingredients from Mother Nature's beauty bag. There's no need to get yourself in a lather over your lacklustre locks. Anatomcials peach shampoo will have your crowning glory squeaky clean and gleaming in next to no time. You love Anatomicals shampoo? It's only natural.
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Nothing Gold
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay. -Robert Frost
About Me
- Name: Maggie
- Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States
I am a white American middle class suburban housewife trying desperately to tell herself that that is not who she is. One time I was a glowing young ruffian. Oh my God it was a million years ago.
Friday, December 07, 2007
In an attempt to buy less meaningless crap this Christmas I'm been browsing some fair trade and human rights-type websites for my Christmas shopping. While I realize that the point of this is not to make me feel good, man does it make me feel crappy. Would I really rather buy this jewelry for a relative than the things they offer as alternatives like High efficiency stoves for Darfur refugees or help for cyclone victims in Bangladesh? Seriously? What the hell is wrong with me?
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- Liz said...
I don't think there is anyting wrong with you. A big part of gift giving is making the people we love feel good and letting them know they are, in fact, loved. I think that is good and nobel. Purhaps you could find the happy middle - instead of giving the earings and the necklace - give the necklace and a stove in their name?


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涉江而過 芙蓉千朶
詩也簡單 心也簡單
摘自 席慕蓉「歷史博物館」一詩
A native of Mongolia born in 1943, is a professional painter and writer. After completing her studies at the National Taiwan Normal University, she studied oil painting at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, graduating with the award Premier Prix avec la Plus Grande Distinction in 1966. She has since that held more than ten solo exhibitions. She taught for several years at the Provincial Hsinchu Junior Normal College. Since 1979, she has started publishing collections of poetry and essays, the most important of which are Seven Miles Fragrance (七里香), Youth of No Regret (無怨的青春) and Nine Poems on Time (時光九篇). The first two titles have been printed several times in Taiwan. These works have also been published and reprinted in mainland China, setting new records on contemporary Chinese poetry collections. After visiting Mongolia in 1989, her writings have focused more on Mongolian culture and the ecological crisis in the Mongolian highlands.
Lotus in Mist
Lotus is a favorite topic of Hsi Muren, a renowned poetess and painter. Lotus in Mist sensitively captures the beauty and fragility of lotus blossoms floating in the morning mist. The work is specially exhibited in Cloud Gate Theater as a hymn to nature, when the lotus pond at the theater enjoys its most glorious season.


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CMT developing dance competition project
'Get Up and Dance' combines videos, onstage performancesCMT has picked up a dance show from producer Phil Gurin that combines user-generated content and a reality competition.
The project is "Get Up and Dance," an hourlong format in development that first shows video clips of people from across the country paying tribute to famous dance scenes with their own interpretation. Then amateur contestants (individuals, couples or groups) perform their rendition of the same dance onstage before a live studio audience.
"Dance" is the latest from Gurin, who also executive produces "The Singing Bee" for CMT.
CMT recently launched an adventure programming block and still plans to get into the scripted comedy business, aiming to launch its first shows early next year.


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The house is built around a private courtyard with bouganvillia, jasmine, rosemary and banana and orange trees. The old part of the house has all original features as well as new tiled floors and restored traditional raised beds. The new extension has a spectacular two storey light well that provides a beautiful light and airy open plan living and dining area and an upstairs gallery with spectacular views and a separate air conditioned bedroom. We spent a year renovating the old house and building the new extension to a very high specification with lots of features like mosaics and hand built wooden staircase and balustrade. The village is one of the prettiest on the island and combines the best of quiet location as well as three tavernas serving great food and a small supermarket. Rhodes town is a world heritage site and the island is packed with places of historical and modern interest as well as over 100km of beaches. It is a great house for a fantastic holiday any time of the year
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Hello, my name is Clive and I live in London. I have been going to Lahania in Rhodes for over 20 years now and I have spent a lot of time renovating our lovely house and building the new extension. Everyone who stays in the house loves it and loves the village. I am sure you will too.
Clive Wilson purchased this house in 1993
The village is in a beautiful river valley close to miles of beaches where you can choose to have a meal or drink at a beach taverna or find your own private cove. Lahania is a very beautiful traditional Greek village with a shaded platia by the church with a taverna and natural springs which used to be used in the old days to irrigate the village vegetable gardens. There are two other tavernas in the village as well as a little supermarket so you can find everything you need in the village. There is a small pension as well but no big hotels and you can enjoy a quiet and peaceful holiday within beautiful landscape. All the roads in the village were designed for donkeys rather than cars so it is very safe for children to wander and they soon find other children of their own age to play with
The property combines a lovingly restored old house with a sensitively built new extension. The old part of the house has two bedrooms and is used as a summer house as all the rooms communicate through the secluded courtyard. We have lovingly restored the original old beams,fireplaces and rough plastered walls. The new extension provides a new self contained one bedroom house on two floors with double glazing, air conditioning,fitted kitchen and wetroom bathroom as well as some original antique furniture and modern art. The extension is ideal for winter holidays when the weather can be chilly but provides the best climate to walk the fantastic countryside, especially in spring when the wild flowers are spectacular. The combined house has three bedrooms, two kitchens and two bathrooms/wc.
The new part of the house is lovely with a large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area on the whole of the first floor. There is a spectacular light well above and a hardwood staircase leads you to the first floor. Here you have large windows with unobstructed views over the valley and another lounge sitting area with a TV. There is a free wireless internet and you can use the TV to watch programmes, play games etc. hooked up to your laptop. The master bedroom is also upstairs an has air conditioning. This has a door leading to a secluded roof terrace where you can sunbathe in private. The rest of the house is old, built round a secluded courtyard and the rooms have wooden roof beams and whitewashed walls. There are another two bedrooms in this part of the house as well as a second kitchen and a second bathroom/WC.
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is beautiful and comfortable and the village is also very picturesque with friendly local tavernas, especially the Platanos which is in the village platia next to the church. There are miles of beaches to cater for every taste and if you explore a little it is easy to find one for yourself or where your nearest neighbour is at least 100 metres away. I would highly recommend this house.
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour chez Clive ,la maison est jolie ,propre ,parfaitement située ..nous avons pu profiter de la très agréables taverne Platanos ,des magnifiques plages à proximité .
Sans oublier la journee en bateau absolument magique.
Merci au charmant couple de belges pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse.
Cette agréable maison est située au coeur du charmant village de Lachania.
5 à 10 minutes des plages, 2 minutes à pieds du restaurant los platanos, la maison de Clive est parfaite pour accueillir 2 à 6 personnes avec tout le confort nécessaire: 2 douches, machine à laver, très chouette cuisine, wifi. Je recommande !
We loved it here. The house is large and consists of original and newer parts; we only used the newer section and appreciated the air conditioning in the main bedroom. The courtyard was a wonderful place to breakfast and enjoy the sunshine in total privacy. Lachania was also the perfect location for us, with beaches only a few minutes drive away and the wonderful taverna Platanos just around he corner. Anyone looking to get away from the growing numbers of tourists visiting Rhodes will feel at home in Lachania, as we did.
Das Ferienhaus gefiel uns sehr gut und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt..
C'est une maison où l'on se sent bien!
Mélange du moderne avec l'ancien très sympa. La cours est une invitation à se poser, se reposer, lire, écouter (les cigales...), regarder, ressentir...
Le village est très calme et on peut se perdre dans les ruelles à la découverte des Portes de Lachania, du Platane ou de l'église.
Magnifique vue et couchers de soleil depuis les terrasses sur la campagne.
On se gare facilement. La plage est à 5 minutes en voiture. Nous avons pu visiter l'Ile de Rhodes ( avec voiture de location) sans problème tout en étant à l'écart des gros bains de foule.
Un havre de paix !
Nous espérons y revenir un jour.
Août 2017
Special interest holidays:
Lahania has long been a destination for artists and many people like to paint the local views and houses.
Lahania has remained unspoilt and not overdeveloped with hotels because it is 2km from the beach. You can walk down the valley for about half an hour to get to the nearest beach or take a five minute drive. Once on the beach road you can either choose Votsalos taverna 2km south or the Mohito bar 5km North. Between Gennadi 10km north and Plimiri 5km south these are the only two beach bars. The rest of the 15km is yours to find a secluded spot and many more places after Plimiri.
Rhodes airport is about 60 miles away and takes between one and one and a half hours to drive depending on traffic. There is no bus to the village so you really need to rent a car from the airport for the duration of your stay
Rhodes town is a medieval walled city with world heritage status. It is about 1 to 1 &1/2 hours drive. This is the longest linear drive you will have on the island. It is well worth a visit and there are many other places of historical interest. You can get a day trip to the nearby islands of Symi and Halki. Lindos is a famous old town and there are other places such as a water park for the kids,and beauty spots like butterfly valley and the seven springs.
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Rhodes is great for sight seeing. There is a ruined empty city at ancient Kamiros where you can see relics from one of the most ancient greek civilisations. From that time on the ruins of Greek, Byzantine, Turkish and Medieval knights can be found in the cities and remote places. There is a wonderful museum in Rhodes and just walking through the city streets evokes the atmosphere of the Knights Hospitallers who made this their last base before being expelled by the Turks. On top of the historical sights there are lots of natural beauty spots and some excellent walks to high points for those who are more adventurous. Otherwise a nice evening constitutional around the Lahania valley will take about an hour and set you up for your evening meal.
Lahania is on the South of the island which has very few hotels and is largely undeveloped. However if you go north then you can visit Lindos which has an acropolis and you can ride to it on a donkey if you wish and there is great tourist shopping. Further north still is Faliraki, famous for youth binge drinking. Unless you want to join the crowds at night for this activity then during the day they have lots of activities such as the water park and go-carting which will be a treat for the kids. Those who like to shop will find no end of temptations. Unlike some of the smaller Greek islands Rhodes has a lot to offer for those who want an activity holiday. Many beaches offer water sports and the resort of Prasonisi is on of the worlds best places for wind and kite surfing. It is worth a visit just to watch then fly. There is no reason for anyone to be bored on holiday in Rhodes if like me an hour on the beach everyday is enough. Then again if you want two weeks of doing absolutely nothing then there is no one to stop you!
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1 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
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Check if the house is available when you want to go and then go on line to check your flights. A 50% deposit secures the booking and the balance needs to be paid in advance of your holiday. See our website at lahania.co.uk for availability.
Changeover Day:
Changeover days are flexible. We need to get into the house to prepare for the next guests if they arrive the day you leave but we can be flexible to suit your departure times by looking after your bags etc.
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Prices are negotiable for late bookings.
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Dr. Jose Lam, professor of entrepreneurship in the business administration
program and Dr. Lakshman Galagedara, hydrologist
with the Boreal Ecosystem Research Initiative, have been conducting a feasibility
study on innovative and value-added dried fish and aquatic products for
domestic and international markets.
Some of the research surronds: food security issues, goal of doubling local food
production, ways to find new food sources and
innovation in products coming out of rural Newfoundland.
Salt fish has traditionally been a low-value product and we
need a more diverse product, the researchers say, including products that could be both harvested and processed
in the area.
There is a need to determine commercial viability of innovative
and value-added dried fish and other aquatic products, the research said. The innovation
comes from finding new products and the niche market for these products.
The group was presented a case study from a rural town in
northwestern Norway. Twelve fish plants, in a town of 1,700 people, employ 20%
of the population. The success comes from the long
standing connections to the marketplace.
Participants posed the following questions: How can we find the niche market? Can we look at companies that only employ a
few people rather than big corporations? Can we look at different products,
like smoked seafood for example?
"The key is to have
the market," said Sam Elliott, St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. "We have to
meet the specs of the industry and to have a Newfoundland-wide brand. We have
the quality, we just need a unified brand that would help us in the market to
differentiate ourselves."
Exapanded food production also allows for new opportunities in the toruism industry.
"We are looking at experiential tourism industry but we are
bound by fishing regulations," said Andre Myers, mayor of Bird Cove and
representative of the Viking Trial Tourism Association. "Now, some fisherman
can sell from their boat. Some are having lobster boil-ups on the beach. There
are gaps, but these are also opportunities."
Shanna Pilgrim, owner of the Mayflower Inn and Adventures,
is looking to expand their operations to include a salted-fish tourism
"My father is a retired fisherman; we could use father's old
stage to show how we salt fish here. Tourists can watch how it is processed. We are looking at vacuum
packing the salt fish and sell the products to the tourists. We can sell buy the single serve meal, cook it
themselves and have the whole experience."
Innovation doesn't always mean creating new products; it's
creative thinking, said Mark Tierney, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
"Innovation doesn't always
mean reinvented the product, it's also about reinventing the market, the
packaging, and things like that," said Mr. Tierney. "With social media, Facebook
specifically, internet branding is much more accessible and affordable, and
easy to execute."
Graduate student Jack Daly, Department of Geography, presented his research on
the Impacts of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) on Sustainability
on Northern Tip Coastal communities.
Mr. Daly told of the strengths of the area including the rebounding shrimp
population, human capital and cold storage operations. Challenges include
climate change, infrastructure, policies and labour issues. Some of examples of opportunities are connecting harvesters to consumers, modernization,
quality vs. quantity and uses of by-products.
CETA outlines exports of fish products from Canada to European
Union. Currently, exports are high but
potential has not been met, said Mr. Daly. The goal of the agreement is to
create more economic interaction and encourage economic diversification. Amongst
the biggest benefits to the Great Northern Peninsula is tariff reductions and
access to an innovation fund.
"Sometimes the smallest player with the least resources have
to fight the hardest for the money," said Mr. Daly. "That is why I'm interested
by this research. Maybe it's about collaboration, working together to have a
louder voice."
The goal of his research is to see how the region will be
affected by CETA and how it can benefit the region, with a focus on viability of
fishery and governance. He will look at what's
working now and how it is working, and interactions between government, and
its participation with the public to determine problems and find solutions.
Residents wonder what CETA means for rural areas, and are appreciative of Mr. Daly's research in this area.
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Madison (Press Release) – On Tuesday, November 30, the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear an original action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of new campaign finance rules which regulate campaign advertising and other political communications.
"We look forward to a full airing of the issues in this case," said Kevin J. Kennedy, director and general counsel of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, which promulgated the rules at issue in the case based on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC. "We also look forward to a resolution of all the litigation in this area so candidates, organizations, and the public may benefit from greater certainty in Wisconsin's campaign finance rules."
In its order, the Court set dates for the parties in Wisconsin Prosperity Network, et al. v. Myse, et al. to file legal briefs, and scheduled oral arguments for March 9, 2011. The Court also granted permission for the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) to intervene in the case.
The administrative rule, known as GAB 1.28, was approved in March 2010 after nearly two years of study and public hearings by the Government Accountability Board. It was submitted to the Legislature, which had the power to block the rule but permitted the rule to take effect.
Shortly after the rule went into effect on August 1, 2010, it was challenged in two separate federal lawsuits: Wisconsin Club for Growth, Inc., et al. v. Gordon Myse, et al. and Wisconsin Right to Life Committee, Inc., et al. v. Gordon Myse, et al. Those were followed by a petition from the Wisconsin Prosperity Network Inc. and other plaintiffs asking for permission to file a lawsuit directly with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Supreme Court initially agreed to consider whether to accept the case, and in August issued an order enjoining the Government Accountability Board from enforcing GAB 1.28. The federal lawsuits are currently on hold, pending resolution of the Wisconsin Supreme Court case.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is representing the Government Accountability Board.
In promulgating the proposed amendments to GAB 1.28, the Board sought to use a common-sense test in determining whether an ad has a "political purpose," or is truly an "issue ad" and not subject to regulation. Under both the previous and the amended versions of the rule, an ad is subject to regulation if it contains express language encouraging people to vote for or against a clearly identified candidate for political office. Both versions of the rule define such express advocacy by the use of certain specified terms, such as "vote for," "elect," or "defeat," or the functional equivalents of those terms.
The amended version of the rule, which is currently enjoined pending the outcome of the case in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, would also permit the regulation of numerous campaign-type ads sponsored by independent groups that do not use the language of express advocacy identified in the rule, but that nonetheless are "susceptible of no reasonable interpretation other than as an appeal to vote for or against a specific candidate." In contrast, the previous version of GAB 1.28, which is currently in effect under the terms of the Court's injunction, only permits the regulation of ads that contain such language of express advocacy.
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Happy Birthday, Dad!
Ask most people about my dad, and they'll tell you he's usually the resident goofball. :) In fact, there's a bit of a running joke that he was born one day too early, if you know what I mean. And If you know my father well enough, then most assuredly he will find something about you to pick on. And then you'll neeever here the end of it. Haha. But I know a secret about him that not everyone may know.
While he may tell silly jokes and razz you about your big feet or how stinky your diapers were as a baby...okay, maybe that's just me :)... he always sticks up for the underdog and is fiercely loyal. Once you're in his circle, you're in. And he is especially concerned that everyone who comes into his house is comfortable and well fed.
I won't tell my dad's entire life story, because it's his to tell, but I can tell you that it wasn't always easy and he definitely knows what it's like to go to bed on an empty stomach. I remember growing up, any time one of my siblings had a friend over while my mom was cooking dinner, he made it a point to ask if they wanted to stay to eat. This might sound like a normal thing for a parent to do, but his persistent manner always may me think that my dad didn't want any kid to experience some of the things that he had to growing up. Oh yes, I noticed these things, dad. :)
My father is also a kid at heart. I'm fairly certain that he's making up for lost time, because my parent's basement looks like an arcade straight out of the 80's!
These pictures are a few years old and very dark, but this gives you some idea of what my parent's basement looks like. My dad loves to restore old arcade games and pinball machines. It is not uncommon at all for me to hear about a new pinball part he found on ebay. :)
Daddy dearest also has a knack for restoring and putting together pool tables. He once ran a billiard hall where I spent lots of time playing Pac-man and drinking RC Cola. :) And he even had his own business, "Roger Feldt Pool Table Repair." This was YEARS ago, like when I was in kindergarten, and people STILL call him up and ask him to put together tables for them now and then. So of course, I always grew up with a pool table in our basement, and my dad would teach me all of his tricks! At one time I'm pretty sure he hoped I would get into college on a billiard scholarship. Sorry, dad...I turned out to be an English nerd, haha. It's been a while since I racked em up with my pops...I think we need to fix that.
I feel like I'm doing a lot of back peddling, but there are just so many layers to my father that I always forget about. Like the fact that he worked on a horse farm and had serious aspirations of becoming a jockey. After several years of grooming horses, my dad could make the tightest braids of anyone I knew. Unfortunately, he preferred to give ME the feathered look more often than not. Bahaha...I used to frown in the mirror every day before school after dad got a hold of me with a hairbrush. I hear he's still good with a comb and a can of hairspray. *Wink, wink.*
Giving me away!
It's kind of crazy to think about how YOUNG my parents still are. Let's just say, by the time my dad was 25 (my age now), I was in the first grade already! That's nuts! And because they were young parents, they are now young grandparents.
I'm not gonna lie, my sensitive little Gracie has not yet become accustomed to my dad's silly voices and funny faces. She pouts nearly every time her grandpa tries to make her laugh, haha. But oh my gosh, Evelyn thinks he's hilarious. And it makes sense that she would be papa's girl, because Evie cannot deny the fact that she favors her grandpa in many ways. From her crazy personality, to the nose on her face, she is definitely a rascally member of the Feldt clan.
Grandpa holding Grace for the first time. :)
Tonight we're joining my family for dinner and dessert in honor of my dear old (young) dad. I need to think of a good list of things to razz him with to get back at him for all those years! Hehe, just kidding.
Here's a big fat Happy Birthday to my dad! May he have many more!
Here's a big fat Happy Birthday to my dad! May he have many more!


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That being a father suits me does not surprise me at all.
I always desired marriage, preferring it overwhelmingly to "the chase." I value stability and reliability over impetuousness and indulgence. Because of this, I am disinclined to suggest that my love of fatherhood is based off of any inherent personal virtue. Rather, I have quite likely been an old man from the time of my birth.
Though it is a cliche mocked by our contemporaries, we didn't care whether our baby would be a boy or girl - we only cared about his/her health. After two miscarriages, that sentiment actually carries some weight.
When we found out that our first viable pregnancy was carrying a girl, we were, at first, elated by her health and development. Subsequently, I was almost immediately melancholic at the idea of having to one day give her away in marriage. I am not much one for "living in the moment."
Much time has passed since that downcast moment in the ultrasound exam room. Our daughter was born healthy and has now spent a vibrant six months on this planet [outside the womb].
While I am sure that I will love having a son, should God ever bless us in that way, in the time since our daughter's birth, I have realized that being the father of a daughter plays perfectly to everything I want to be as a man.
Any guy who has ever let out a satisfying whoop while watching Taken or Bad Boys II (during the "first date" scene) can testify, we have a bent to protect the ladies in our lives. I swiftly squish spiders and mean-mug flirty toddlers at church in defense of my daughter. Gun ownership seemed overly soaked in machismo before I had a daughter. Now it seems fairly sensible. In 10 years, it may become a necessity.
The boy or man who wishes to do my daughter harm will face a nemesis who makes Saddam Hussein look like a Care Bear. Consider this your warning.
Thankfully, providing for my family in this day and age does not mean slugging out of a cave with a club in tow, hoping to bring back some Kentucky Fried Brontosaurus for dinner. Still, it is never difficult to find motivation to work these days. Her pretty blue eyes may make it difficult to justify leaving the house, but the drive to put pureed food in her yet-toothless mouth gives purpose to even loathsome tasks while on the clock.
Then there is levity. Perhaps the best thing about being the father of a daughter is the increased quotient of silliness in our home. Don't get me wrong, there was a reasonable amount here before, but now it has reached absurd proportions. Singing, dancing, silly voices, impromptu puppet shows, and a host of undignifying noises and tactics are all on the table for inducing smiles and laughter from our tiny tyrant. The world gets the defender, provider face, and she sees it enough to know she is safe. Only she gets the clown-in-chief face, the quietly desired reward for the labor of my hands.
While I am honored to be a source of strength for her, I do those things so I can also be a source of her joy.
I want to be a picture of God and godliness to her. She will see in her life that mommy is capable of taking out the trash, but she should see that daddy takes joy in serving his ladies. She will know that discipline and tenderness flow rightly from the same hand and voice. She will be loved and cherished without condition, and she will be taught and corrected because this is what love does.
I am the father of a daughter, a trustee of a sacred duty, unworthy and unrelenting, but she can just call me "daddy."
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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